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Alex Ward

Alex Ward

Former White House Reporter

    Latest articles by Alex Ward

    Politics
    How to watch FBI agent Peter Strzok’s testimony in front of CongressHow to watch FBI agent Peter Strzok’s testimony in front of Congress
    Politics

    Republicans think he tried to “stop” President Donald Trump during the campaign. Now he has a chance to explain himself.

    By Alex Ward
    Sports
    How to watch the World Cup final between France and CroatiaHow to watch the World Cup final between France and Croatia
    Sports

    Will you be among the billions watching?

    By Alex Ward
    9 questions about the World Cup you were too embarrassed to ask
    Explainers

    How does the World Cup work? Who will win? And what’s the official song?

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Trump blasted US allies within minutes of arriving at NATO summitTrump blasted US allies within minutes of arriving at NATO summit
    Defense & Security

    He even said Germany was “captive to Russia.”

    By Alex Ward
    Politics
    How Trump could blow up the NATO summitHow Trump could blow up the NATO summit
    Politics

    US and NATO officials are worried. Very worried.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    The US embassy in the UK is telling Americans to “keep a low profile” during Trump’s visitThe US embassy in the UK is telling Americans to “keep a low profile” during Trump’s visit
    World Politics

    But it’s not necessarily a reflection on the president.

    By Alex Ward
    Defense & Security
    Why Trump may not be to blame for immigrants being booted from the militaryWhy Trump may not be to blame for immigrants being booted from the military
    Defense & Security

    It’s not what you think.

    By Alex Ward
    World Politics
    Read Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation letter to Theresa May over BrexitRead Boris Johnson’s dramatic resignation letter to Theresa May over Brexit
    World Politics

    “We are truly headed for the status of a colony,” Johnson writes.

    By Alex Ward
    Explainers
    The UK’s Brexit crisis, explained in 500 wordsThe UK’s Brexit crisis, explained in 500 words
    Explainers

    Here’s your small guide to a huge problem.

    By Alex Ward
    Sports
    How to watch the World Cup quarterfinalsHow to watch the World Cup quarterfinals
    Sports

    The tournament’s final eight teams battle for soccer immortality.

    By Alex Ward

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